Sam Curtis being interviewed at the Meath Chronicle Sports Awards last January.

Navan man set to make the cut at Blades

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Navan teenager Sam Curtis is expected to sign for Premier League side Sheffield United from League of Ireland club St Patrick's Athletic.

The highly regarded Republic of Ireland u-21 international has enjoyed a brilliant season with St Pat's and played his last game for the club in the FAI Cup final victory over Bohemians.

Curtis, who only turned 18 in December, was believed to be tracked by Manchester City, Chelsea and Manchester United, but it is understood he completed his medical for Sheffield United today and could be announced as a new Blade as soon as tomorrow.

Sam, Lisa and Darren Curtis at the Meath Chronicle Sports Awards last January. Photo: David Mullen/www.cyberimages.net Photo by David Mullen

Despite his young age Curtis made 60 senior appearances for St Pat's and was named the PFAI Young Player of the Year. He was also a Young Sportsperson of the Year nominee at last year's Meath Chronicle Sports Awards.

Sam Curtis (left) with fellow Young Sportsperson of the Year nominees Jack Douglas and Gavin Ryan at the Meath Chronicle Sports Awards last January. Photo: David Mullen/www.cyberimages.net. Photo by David Mullen

St Pat’s and his other former clubs, Shamrock Rovers, St Kevin’s Boys and Parkvilla will share a six-figure sum payable by the Blades under FIFA compensation statutes.

Fergal Lynch
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